Slide-by-slide notes
Slide 1: Title Slide
Think Like a Hacker
A Crash Course in Everyday Cybersecurity
Presented by: Dr. Daniel Glauber
Slide 2: Warm-Up Question
Question: Have you ever clicked a suspicious link or reused a password?
You're not alone. Even experts make mistakes. Let's learn to avoid them.
Slide 3: What Is Cybersecurity?
Definition: Cybersecurity is protecting your digital life from theft, damage, or manipulation.
Analogy:
- Your computer = your house
- Passwords = door locks
- Antivirus = alarm system
- Cybersecurity = protecting the whole neighborhood
Slide 4: Top Threat #1 – Phishing
Example: Fake email from Amazon or your bank
Goal: Steal your login info or credit card
Tip: Always check the sender and link address
Slide 5: Top Threat #2 – Weak Passwords
Stat: "123456" is still the most common password
Tip: Use long, strong, memorable phrases
Example: Ilovepizza@midnight!
Slide 6: Top Threat #3 – Unsafe Wi-Fi
Problem: Public Wi-Fi is a hacker's playground
Tips:
- Never enter sensitive info on open Wi-Fi
- Use a VPN when in doubt
Slide 7: How Hackers Think
Social Engineering: Trick the human, not the system
Story: Hacker calls as IT support, asks for password
Lesson: Think before you trust
Slide 8: 5 Things You Can Do Today
- Use strong passwords
- Turn on two-factor authentication
- Don't click suspicious links
- Keep software updated
- Back up your data
Slide 9: Quick Quiz
Instructions: Raise your hand if it's TRUE:
Slide 10: Scenario
Prompt: You get a text that says your Apple account is locked. Click here to fix it.
Ask Audience: What do you do?
Correct Response: Don't click. Go to the official website directly.
Slide 11: Final Thoughts
"Cybersecurity isn't about paranoia — it's about preparation."
Closing Message: Stay alert. Use common sense. Think like a hacker.
Slide 12: Thank You
Thank you for your time!
Q&A Prompt: Questions?
Contact Info: Dr. Daniel Glauber | Cybersecurity Educator